Our cross-disciplinary team reflects our approach to discovering actionable
insights. We also draw on our extensive networks in the Greater Boston technology clusters and beyond.
Charlie Parker | Principal Consultant & FounderCharlie started his career at JP Morgan and worked in private equity and family offices before starting Ratel in 2017. His primary role is providing market intelligence and advisory solutions to clients throughout the energy storage value chain where he focuses on growth strategies in emerging battery technology for startups, corporations, and universities as well as government, industry groups, finance, and professional service providers. His experience in evaluating niche and opaque markets and the economics that underpin them form the basis of his approach to deep research and holistic strategy development. |
Michelle Chung | Associate ConsultantMichelle is a freshman at Harvard studying philosophy and economics. She previously interned at Keyla Consulting and is active on the Harvard campus with Alpha Phi and HCD. Outside of academics she enjoys running, hiking, and baking. |
Danielle Knutson | Associate ConsultantDanielle Knutson is a sophomore at MIT studying Urban Studies and Planning with Computer Science. She is passionate about the intersection of technology, energy, and urban infrastructure, with research experience in distributed energy resources (DERs) and data curation. She is also involved in campus organizations like CRWN and UPOP. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing poker and is keenly interested in data analysis and sustainability. |